Gena's Sierra Inn & Restaurant

2.5 star property

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Dinner served
Dinner served
Snowshoeing
Hiking

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

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37692 E Kings Canyon Rd, Dunlap, CA, 93621
  • Cathaven
    11 min walk
  • General Grant Tree
    32 min drive
  • Gena's Place
    1 min walk
  • Visalia Bus Station
    57 min drive

Room options

Traditional Double or Twin Room

  • 225 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View

  • 225 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • 225 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Traditional Cabin

  • 180 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Economy House

  • 1001 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Studio Suite, Non Smoking, Mountain View

  • 225 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Comfort Cabin, 2 Queen Beds

  • 180 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Quadruple Room

  • 300 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Family Cabin

  • 180 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Family Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View

  • 225 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Junior Triple Room

  • 225 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Valley View

  • 225 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Cabin

  • 180 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Panoramic Studio Suite

  • 301 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

Basic Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View

  • 225 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Cabin

  • 180 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Gena's Sierra Inn & Restaurant

Dunlap inn with private yards
Along with a restaurant, this inn has a coffee shop/cafe and a microwave in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, laundry facilities, and express check-out. Housekeeping is available on request.
Gena's Sierra Inn & Restaurant offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Dining options at the inn include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Dunlap inn also offers gift shops/newsstands, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

Gena's Sierra Inn & Restaurant has designated areas for smoking.

Bella Brooke Cafe - This family restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bella Brooke Cafe

Things to do

  • Private wine tours
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1939
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
Guests will receive an email and text message from the property with their door entry code. Guests who have non-US phone numbers will be contacted by WhatsApp instead of text message. Guests who do not receive a confirmation email should contact the property directly.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 1 to March 1:
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 30
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls, an off-leash area, and pet-sitting services are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
5 children, per adult, up to the age of 13 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: 3 percent

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay) plus USD 30 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Kitchen/kitchenette fee: USD 10 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay, Apple Pay, PayPal, and Cash App
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Gena's Sierra & Restaurant
Gena's Sierra Inn & Restaurant Inn
Gena's Sierra Inn & Restaurant Dunlap
Gena's Sierra Inn & Restaurant Inn Dunlap

Gena's Sierra Inn & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 289 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 289 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 289 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 289 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 289 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lidia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

annette

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were very happy with our stay at Gena's. The rooms are small, yes, but they are just what you need when you are out and about all day exploring Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks. We did pay extra to use the kitchen space as we like to prepare all our own meals so this worked very well for us. We brought our dog and ran into a problem with the doggie day care that we were going to use and the housekeeping staff took turns walking her during the day while we visited the park. Super friendly staff and very accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

LUIS A

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Malo,Mediocre, Caro
Estuve en el Room #7, El baño es una miniatura, apenas puedes girar ahi adentro, la cama tiene un colchon horrendo, te giras y se hunde, No hay desayuno, ni siquiera tenia microondas & refrigerador, tuve que pagar $10 adicionales para acceder a una cocina donde habia un microondas, refrigerador, etc etc. Sumado a todo eso el precio es CARO para lo que ofrecen.
Esta informacion deberian tenerla publica en el website...
Aqui estan las 9 habitaciones originales de este lugar... Ahora ademas a un costado han agregado unas "casitas", una cocina (te cobran $10 adicionales, no se si por dia o por estadia) y un laundry.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Hong

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is very good if you want to visit King's Canyon or Sequoia National Park. It is easy to find the location, easy access from freeway. easy for parking. We checked in by ourselves with the room code, the room is very clean. Only drawback is the noise from the road, as the Inn is just off the road 180, so it's a bit noisy especially for people need quiet place to get into sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rustic Motel close to King’s Canyon
Gena’s Sierra Inn was in a perfect location to get to King’s Canyon National Park. The bed was comfy and the room cozy. I was solo so it was the perfect size for me. The Restaurant has a big and varied menu and was perfect after a day of hiking. It is open from 5-9 PM and the food was yummy with very generous portions. The air conditioner was a little loud but the second night I was able to open my windows which was lovely. The owner is very supportive of quiet times so it was very peaceful and serene. A gas station with some groceries is just down the street with an excellent cafe across the street from it for morning coffee and breakfast/lunch. The people working at Gena’s were very upbeat, friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The furnished queen bed and bunk beds pretty much filled this small room, so no table, shelves, fridge, or microwave. It is a convenient location to Sequoia/Kings Canyon Parks, and the price is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Herbert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bang for the budget
Its a great place and experience for my family. Bang for the budget.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'd totally stay here again. Very clean, reasonably priced, close enough to a gas station and close enough to Fresno for anyone flying in there. Staff was helpful and very friendly. The restaurant isnt open in the morning/mid-day but the staff is quick to answer phone calls. I also overheard someone going above and beyond for a couple that was asking about food options while their restaurant was closed. Our group rented the Hunter's Lodge and a private room, in the future I'll book way in advanced to be able to secure the more private cabin.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Piotr

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rustic, cabin logs with modern amenities CLEAN, wonderful stuff Gina was great close place and convenient to Sequoia Park
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place 10/10 ⭐️
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A simple and affordable place with a great location to the Sequoia and Kings Canyon NP with good food and beer and friendly service. It was very close to a great cafe 2 miles down the road for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

I

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cabins are very small. It does not have features as mentioned in the advertisement. Right after your booking, you will receive such warning e mail instead upfront. It is not for 3 adults. Actually it is for two adults and a kid. The ceiling is so low, it is not possible to have comfortable sleep without hurting your head! The stair is not handy to use. The distances between the steps are huge. Therefore it is quite dangerous if you need to go to the restroom during the night. Everywhere is full with baby frogs. For us it is not worth it what you pay and what you get!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

HAEYOUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Daria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great option on the way to sequoia national park.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashok

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice place to stay next to Sequoia National Park. At the northern entrance. The noise from the Highway was a bit loud. Earplugs helped especially if you are a light sleeper. It was hot outside and the cooler was decent. Kept me cool all night. Nice back area for walking your dog, if you bring a pet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Quinn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
For the most part, it was a great stay in a tiny cabin with a shared bathroom/shower and kitchen. However, a man who was cleaning staff entered our locked cabin using the passcode TWICE in the morning without knocking. This is unacceptable. Once was at 8:30am way before our check out time, and then he came in again later in the morning even though he knew we were still there. It did not feel safe. They should respect check out times and our privacy! At the very least if you want to clean the room earlier, knock on the door, say housekeeping, and wait for a response like a normal hotel would.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The walls are paper thin. The door had giant gaps. You cpuld literally hear every word of the conversation outside, every step om the gravel ...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Elsie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little cabins near Kings Canyon. Convenient and well kept.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great stay overnight and good restaurant on the way to Kings Canyon.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
DO NOT STAY HERE
We had to pack up and leave after just a few hours because when the lights were off, the COCKROACHES came out. My kids and I were watching a movie before bed and suddenly I spotted bugs running across the floor. Never packed up so fast in my life. The kids were screaming. We told the manager and she literally said "I'll let the owner know" and ran inside the office, turned off the lights and seaked out the back door. Not surprised in hindsight with the gap between the bottom of the door and the frame/door jam. I called the owner the next morning and thankfully was given a refund, but we ended up having to drive from the middle of nowhere to Fresno with 3 kids at 10:30 at night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Clement

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was HORRIBLE. Our first room has been swarmed by ants during the night. So we asked for a new room which was accepted BUT this one didn't have a working door lock. So we asked for a new room which was better. Until the morning when we were again invaded by ants. We also did a laundry, which cost 10 dollars, and didn't clean anything. The restaurant is expensive and not incredible. I could go on and on but I think you get the idea. There hasn't even been a commercial gesture after all we've been through. Only one positive things: the woman on the morning really tried her best to help us, she was nice. RUN AWAY !!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa L

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and willing to accommodate any request we asked for. Let us check in early. The cabin we had was perfect for our family. Very roomy and comfortable. The food at the Sierra Inn was very good!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024